Jane Lingle

Jane was born on April 30, 1931, in Rochester, New York to Gilmore A. Day and Alinda Neva Brundige Day. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Williamson, New York along with her younger sister, Lois, where they raised chickens and produced eggs, and later grew cherries and apples.

Jane’s mother, Alinda, was a teacher as was her grandmother, Inza, “Inny” so Jane decided if she couldn’t go to Cornell and study agriculture, and had to teach, she would be a Physical Education teacher. She did just that and graduated with her BA from Russell Sage College in 1953.

Jane met her husband, Glenn A. Lingle after graduation from college and while working on the family farm in the summer of 1953. Glenn spotted the cute brunette working in the cherry orchard and stopped to ask if he “could get some water for his dog?” (possibly the best pickup line ever). Jane was dressed in red corduroys and one of her father’s flannel shirts and she looked like a mess, but Glenn was smitten with feisty, athletic, intelligent and practical Jane. They were married the following year, and Jane and Glenn began their lives together in Florida where they had 61 happy years before his passing in June 2015.

Jane and Glenn acquired Hollieanna Groves in 1954 and began their family along with their citrus business in Maitland, FL. Both worked hard to build the business that supported their growing family. They had four children, Phyllis “Pip”, Kurt, Jason and Alinda “Punky” and built a home full of love and outdoor adventures in Sanford, Florida.

Jane was a fierce competitor and could often be found on the tennis courts at Miss Emma’s or Bayhead Racquet Club. She often officiated sand lot football games in their side lot of their home where all the neighborhood kids would gather after school. Jane transitioned to golf in her 60’s and could be found several times a week at the Mayfair Golf Course where she made that coveted Hole-in-One in 2011 on the 16th hole.

Jane and Glenn travelled across the United States often pulling a camper behind their Jeep. They spent many summer vacations camping in Franklin, North Carolina where they eventually built a second home. Jane and Glenn were joined at their summer home by their children and grandchildren. They all mined for sapphires and rubies, fished for trout in the pond, and took long hikes in the mountains with the dogs. Jane enjoyed scouring the forest for ginseng, voraciously reading historical romance novels and spending time hitting long straight drives with her friends in the Carolina Mountain Ladies Golf Association.

Jane is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn A. Lingle and grandson Travis Lowell Randall. She is survived by her four children Phyllis “Pip” Randall (Greg), Kurt Lingle (Sandy); Jason Lingle (Debra Kelly) and Alinda “Punky” Buerk (Kevin Phillips); grandchildren Matt Randall, Ryan Lingle, Christine Lingle, Jared Lingle (Kate), Alex Lingle, Derek Hendrie (Jessica), Kyle Kelly, Lauren Kelly, Caitlyn Buerk, Charles Buerk (Kyleigh), Tyler Phillips and Dakota Phillips; great grandsons Cole Grey and Brayden Hendrie; sister Lois Snyder (Robert); nieces Becky Kober (Tom) and Pam Johnville (Steve) and many special friends.

At Jane’s request, there will be no services, but she made it known she wanted us all to share a laugh and raise a glass and have a piece of Key Lime Pie in celebration of her wonderful life.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the numerous caregivers that put up with Jane’s shenanigans and took amazing care of her so that she could remain in her home.

Jane’s love for all animals big and small started on her family’s farm in upstate New York. If you are feeling inclined to make a donation in her memory, please select a local animal rescue or foster organization; or Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sanford

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